Curly Hair Styles

Help to Fix a Poofy Perm

Perms have evolved a lot since the terrible, poofy perms of the 1980s. A modern perm can liven the texture of flat, straight hair and you don't need to get a head full of tight ringlets to enjoy the effects. There are many style perms -- from...

How to Do a Curly Hairstyle

When you need your locks to look effortlessly flirty, a cute curly style should be your go-to ‘do. Curly styles are feminine and romantic and can work for almost any occasion. If Mother Nature blessed you with poker-straight strands, don't...

Long Hairstyles With Height at the Crown

A little height can set your style apart, taking your hair from ho-hum to ooh-la-la. To create rockin' hairstyles with height at the crown, all you need are a few basic styling tools and some essential products that will inject the energy you...

How to Get Quick Crimps With No Iron

Great news, '80s babies: crimped hair is back in style. But if you don't own a crimper, you don't have to skip out on this trend. Just a simple braid can give you everything from tight crimps to gentle waves. If you have a blow dryer or flat iron,...

How to Do the Back Pouf Hairstyle With Short Hair

A pouf -- or quiff, or bump -- instantly adds volume and lift to your hair, not to mention, it creates an uber-chic retro and trendy style. Even if you have shorter hair you can form a back pouf in your hair.

The Best Conditioner for Twist Outs

Twist outs use time and tension to turn straight or curly hair into beautiful ringlets overnight. You can also wear your hair in the twist outs for several days to rock a kinky style, then unwind when you're ready to see those swing-tastic curls....

Short Curly-Hair Wedge Haircuts

As celebs from ScarJo to Carey Mulligan know, curly girls can look sultry, sexy or sophisticated with short wedge haircuts. The right cut will flatter your features and be a comfortable length for styling. Whether you have waves like Katherine...

Black, Long, Curly Pin-Up Hairstyles

All you raven-haired girls are quite lucky because in addition to your rich, black hair color, you also benefit from the addition of curls because they look so voluminous on dark-colored strands. Sure, wearing your hair down is sexy and...

Curly Weaving Styles With Bangs

If you've decided to rock a weave, try adding bangs to make your look more interesting. Bangs add versatility to your curly look and are a fashionable way to frame your face and add a little more oomph to your curly-weave style. There are plenty...

Natural Curly Angled Hairstyles

Blunt haircuts, which are usually designed to work on a straight-haired stylista, are rarely flattering on curly hair. These trendy coifs create a ruler-edge look, which a girl with curls just can't achieve without ironing her hair flat. Instead,...

Short Stacked Curly Hairstyles

Stacked hairstyles have offered a popular way to boost volume since the 1970s. These styles offer sophistication and cut down on maintenance time by keeping those locks in line effortlessly. Stars such as Victoria Beckham have made stacked...

Long Curly Black Extension Hairstyles

Your natural hair may be long or short, brittle or healthy, curly or straight; it doesn't matter, because with the advent of hair extensions, you are no longer limited by the locks with which you were born. Extensions give you total freedom to...

Twists & Curly Hairstyles

Kick your curls up a notch by adding a little twist -- literally. Twisty, curly locks can be super pretty and absolutely feminine. There are tons of ways to twist and curl your hair, so whip your tresses into one of a number of stylish looks.

Curly Hairstyles for Waitresses

Just because you're on your feet in a restaurant all day doesn't mean you should look beat. A low-maintenance curly hairstyle allows your hair to have volume and movement without it hanging in your face. If you wear a uniform, your curly 'do...

How to Cut Natural Curly Hairstyles for Thin Hair

Thin, curly hair presents some unique challenges for cutting and styling. The rules that usually apply for curly girls -- trimming away bulk with shears, using thick styling products and only minimally manipulating curls -- do not apply for thin,...

Chin Length Haircut With Bangs for Curly Hair

Your curly hair is full of personality, so make sure it wakes up on the right side of the bed by donning the proper haircut. A short 'do gives life to your curls and makes them look even more defined. But before you chop off all your locks, make...

Curly & Wispy Hairstyles

If you're seeking a curly, wispy look, you have tons of options. Whether you have naturally curly tresses or if you're super-handy with a curling iron, creating these looks is a cinch. No matter which direction your style leans -- from sleek to...

Curly Hairstyles With Hats

Donning a hat can add whimsy to an outfit in both warm and cold weather. When you’ve got a head full of curls, a hat can be just the touch to add a fun or edgy feel to your style. Sport a curly hairstyle with a hat for a chic look that will...

Spiky Hairstyles With Curly Hair

Even if your hair is curly, you can still get defined, long-lasting spikes. You don't just wake up in the morning with a superbly spiked style -- it takes the right products and your own two hands -- yep, that's all you need -- to form big rockin'...

Texturized Curly Hairstyles

Sleek straight hair is sexy, but nothing screams girl-next-door-with-a-bad-side like tousled, textured curls. Whether your hair is naturally curly and you're looking for a new cut to enhance your ringlets, or your hair is naturally straight and...

Mid-Length Curly Shag Hairstyles for Women

Did you think you couldn't rock a shag just because you have curly hair? Think again. Although you can't go with super-flat hair like Jane Fonda in "Klute," you can do a modified, mid-length shag that has jagged layers or tousled curls....

Freaky Curly Layered Hairstyles

Who says curly girls can't rock freaky layered hairstyles? Whether you have loose waves or corkscrew curls, all you need is thinning shears or electric clippers and a cocktail of products to mold your hair into an avant-garde look. Keep frizz from...

Natural Curly Hairstyles That Are Very Poofy

There is no need to slick down your hair and tame those curls. Embrace your natural volume with a poofy, curly hairstyle. The key to making this look rock is removing bulk with thinning shears. Hold the blades at a downward angle and trim away any...

Curly Layered Hairstyles With Side Bangs

That head of curls may seem hopeless in terms of styling, but wearing a layered hairstyle with side-swept bangs is a relatively low-maintenance way to look glam and fashion-forward. Side bangs often work better for curly girls because you can keep...

Medium Curly Haircuts That Frame the Face

There is something about rocking a head full of curls that alternates between totally cute and incredibly sexy. Depending on the size and style of your curls, you can create a myriad of fabulous hairstyles. For those with medium length curly...

Short Haircuts for Thick, Frizzy and Curly Hair

You can spend a lot of time and money with styling products and conditioners for your thick, frizzy and curly hair, or you can go lower-maintenance with a short haircut. Of course, short haircuts demand a different type of maintenance, as curly...

Hairstyles for Thin, Fine and Curly Hair

If you have fine, thin and curly hair, you've probably tried just about everything to get a fuller, voluminous look. With styling creams, conditioning treatments and blow-drying, you're actually weighing your hair down and flattening your curls....

Asymmetrical Curly Hairstyles

Forget that middle part and those neat rows of curls. Asymmetrical curly hairstyles make you look edgy and fashion-forward. Solange Knowles has wowed fans with her deconstructed curl while Mary J. Blige has fashioned her looser waves into...

How Do I Do Curly Weave Hairstyles?

A curly weave is a good way to try out the curly look if you've been thinking about giving up relaxers to go natural. If you already have curly hair, you can rock some curly weave to give your hair a rest, or to try out a different hair color....

A Hairstyle for Curly, Frizzy, Thick, Long Hair

If your curly, frizzy, thick, long hair feels unmanageable, take heart. There are hairstyling tricks that help you control your frizz and shape your hair into big, beautiful curls. Drop the straight-hairstyling tools and learn how to make the most...

Curlers That Can Be Used for Vintage Hairstyles

Many hairstyles that bring to mind the 1930s, '40s, '50s and '60s have one thing in common: curls. From pin curls to the bubble flip, you can't give your hair a vintage style without those curls. Curling irons might help you get some waves, but...

How Can I Style My Short Curly Hair With Bangs?

Short curly hair and bangs is ever-trendy, and stars like Rhianna and Katy Perry have been rocking this look on the red carpet. The cut generally is sweet and feminine, but can be extremely edgy if styled correctly. For a short haircut, curly hair...

Loose or Curly Hairstyles for Ethnic Hair

It's been said that everything in life worth having requires a challenge -- this may be true, but you may not like it if it applies to your hair. Dealing with curly hair is tricky, particularly if you are a woman of color. Your coarse hair likes...

10 Secrets to Styling Curly Hair

Curly hair requires a bit more care and attention than other hair types, since it can easily turn from fabulous to frizzy. But, if styled right, your curly locks can be the envy of every woman you see. By avoiding processes that'll dry out your...

Long and Curly Hairstyles With Angled Bangs

Long, curly hair that is full of body looks effortlessly sexy and sophisticated. Whether Mother Nature blessed you with curly tresses or you simply want to cheat your way to those flirty waves, there are many hairstyles you can try to shake things...

Haircuts to Make Thin and Curly Hair Look Fuller

You may be blessed with springy strands, but your particular brand of curl isn’t full and voluptuous like other types. Regardless of your hair’s natural texture, thin hair is a bummer to live with. And if you’ve tried a truckload...

Curly Cornrows Hairstyles

You don't always have to pick one hairstyle. Sometimes it's possible to get away with rocking a cute hybrid. Instead of wearing just cornrows or just curls, try combining the two and sporting a curly cornrowed hairstyle. Figuring out the look...

The Best Curl Revitalizers

If your curly hair is a little tough to tame, try applying a gel that will help to define your curl pattern and make your curly coif look styled instead of messy and hard to manage. There are plenty of products that help to transition your curly...

Curly Haircuts to Make Your Hair Look Fuller

Cutting your curly coif has already been decided, but how to do it? Flip through any magazine and it's sure to only end up making you even more confused. There are so many different short, medium-length, and long cuts and styles to pick from; it's...

Conservative Hairstyles for Thick Curly Hair

Your hair wants to roam wild and free, but you need to keep those coils in line! Fun and flirty may be fine for the club, but if you’re trying to make a good professional impression (or if you’re just a conservative sort of gal),...

Curly Faux Hawk Hairstyles

If you want to try something a little edgy with your curly coif, whip it into a faux hawk. Curly hair with tons of texture looks really cool and chic pulled back into this punk rocker-inspired style. If you don't have natural curls, you can style...

Shoulder Length Layered Curly Hairstyles

Having layers in your hair adds volume and lift, and is especially helpful in a curly coif. It takes a lot of the weight out of your hair so your curls fall nicely, rather than having a bunch of bulk gathered around the ends. A layered cut...

Tight Curls Vs. Loose Curls

Whether you’ve earned your ringlets through perming, styling or simply through nature’s own selection, curls are quick to make a statement. They can also be quick to behave however they want! Knowing how to work with your own unique...

Good Haircuts for Tight Curls

As a gal with tight curls, you know all too well about the havoc and hassle involved in styling your hair. Hey, tight curls look fabulous and chic when they're styled right, but it's getting them to that point that is usually the problem. It...

What Are Some Hairstyles for Curly Hair With Bangs & Layers for Thick Hair?

If you're thinking of adding bangs to your thick, curly hair, don't cut them too short. You know how much your hair springs up already, and shortening it takes off more weight, making it spring up even more. Instead, keep bangs long and lustrous...

How to Cut Curly Hair to Expose Cheekbones

When cutting curly hair to expose cheekbones, it is better to cut the hair dry. Curls tend to shrink as they dry, changing the proportions of your cut and style. Working with dry hair increases your accuracy in regard to length, width and...

Hairstyles With a Low, Curly Side Ponytail

Instead of wearing your ponytail straight down, pull it to the side. And while you're at it, add a little curl, too. Low, curly side ponytails are super-feminine, right on trend and can be worked in a variety of ways. So, whip out your curling...

A Styling Bun That Makes Your Hair Curly

Curls are soft, romantic and always in style. You can spend hours using a curling iron to get the curls you want, but there's no rule that says you have to go about it that way. There are other ways to achieve the curly style you're after. One of...

Ideas for Naturally Curly Hairstyling

Your naturally curly hair can probably be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you've got instant volume and body that your straight-haired friends would probably kill for. On the other hand, styling naturally curly hair can be a little bit...

Haircuts for Partially Curly Hair

It can be difficult picking a haircut. Sometimes you have to give up things like length and hairstyle options for a certain cut. If you want a pixie cut like Halle Berry, you won't be able to whip your hair like Beyonce without getting extensions....